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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1897
Page
22
The article surveys tea gown trends with emphasis on harmony with muslin gowns and individual style. It notes the shift from loose to elaborate silhouettes, favoring soft fabrics like Japanese silk, crepe, and organza. Lace trims, ribbons, and velvet ribbons finish many designs ideal for morning wear at home.
Description depicts cashmere and pink silk gowns with rosette ribbon bows and satin brocade fronts. Elaborate sleeves show cashmere and brocade, while other fronts use black lace insertions and crepe de chine with jabots and stole ends for a refined ladies’ attire update.
English bootmakers report shrinking demand for the smallest ladies sizes as active outdoor life grows. The shift reflects more comfortable fits for walking, golfing, and cycling as daily recreation becomes routine.
A Maine attorney recalls Judge Walton urging a quick verdict in a long-ago New England case. The judge, described as clear minded and nervous for a timely decision, asked Sheriff Littlefield to query the respondent about pleading guilty, leading to a plea and a quick resolution.
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